Several Manila roads closed this weekend for fun runs

Motorists traversing Manila should plan their routes this weekend.

Motorists traversing Manila should plan their routes this weekend as several roads would be closed to give way for the staging of fun runs, the Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit (MTDEU) announced on Friday.

In a traffic advisory, the MTDEU said that the southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard from Katigbak Drive to President Quirino Avenue would be closed on Saturday starting at 3 a.m. for the Jose P. Rizal Elementary School’s “Fun Run for a Cause.”

On Sunday, Roxas Boulevard would again be closed due to Runrio Trilogy 3.

The MTDEU advised that on both days, motorists coming from Bonifacio Drive should turn left to P. Burgos Avenue to their point of destination.

Those coming from three key Manila bridges—Jones, McArthur, and Quezon—should take Taft Avenue.

Vehicles traveling the westbound lane of P. Burgos Avenue should turn right to Bonifacio Drive or make a U-turn to the eastbound lane.

Those taking the westbound lane of T.M. Kalaw Street to Roxas Boulevard should turn left to M.H. del Pilar Street.

Meanwhile, vehicles traveling westbound lane of U.N. Avenue going to Roxas Boulevard should turn left to M.H. del Pilar Street or use Roxas Boulevard service road.

Those going to and from Manila Ocean Park, H20 Hotel and Manila Hotel should take Katigbak Drive as access road.

On Sunday, MTDEU advised all vehicles traveling westbound lane of President Quirino Ave. should turn left to Adriatico Street.

Those taking the westbound lane of P. Ocampo St. should turn left to F.B. Harrison to point of destination.